California · Metropolitan Area
Windsor is a small city in California with a population of 26,179. Residents earn $129,004 per year, which is 72% above the national average.
Based on current data, Windsor receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Windsor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Windsor is $129,004, which is significantly higher than the national average — 72% above $75,149. This places Windsor among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Windsor is $763,200, making it a premium housing market at 171% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,087 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Windsor is below the national average at 314 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 929 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Windsor enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 72.9% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 27.1% |
| 102% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $129,004 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,425 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,373 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $104,542 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,652 |
| County GDP | $39,448M |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Healthcare | 1,623 |
| Retail | 1,675 |
| Manufacturing | 922 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.10% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $763,200 |
| 171% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $794,482 |
| Median List Price | $825,000 |
| Median List Price | $825,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $450 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 13.2% |
| Inventory | 38 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,087 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,683 |
| Rent Burden | 32.3% |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,415 |
| 140% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.10% |
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,997/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Total Violent | 314.4/100K |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Murder | 3.7/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.3/100K |
| Robbery | 40.2/100K |
| Assault | 252.3/100K |
| Total Property | 928.7/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 190.1/100K |
| Theft | 676.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 62.2/100K |
| Arson | 3.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 109 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5421°N, 122.8086°W |
| County FIPS | 06097 |
Winner: Democrat by 46.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.3% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,519/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 16 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 16 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,623 |
| Restaurants | 1,311 |
| Retail Stores | 1,675 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |